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#7.Custom: Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest FestivalAbout: Charitable cockney folk, dressed in black suits and hats covered in pearly buttons, welcome the changing of the seasons with an afternoon of morris dancing, maypole-ing, and ‘Maybe its because I’m a Londoner’-ing.

#6.Custom: Doggett’s Coat and Badge WagerAbout: The oldest rowing race in the world; up to six apprentice watermen compete along the Thames, racing between London Bridge and Chelsea. The winner’s prize is the traditional Company of Watermen red coat and badge.

#3.Name: Smoked Mackerel, Potato and Watercress SaladChef: Margot HendersonRecipe: Break the mackerel into large pieces. Cook potatoes in a pan of salted water. Drain and leave to cool a little. Slice in half lengthways. Trim the watercress and wash the leaves. Mix in a bowl with a dijon vinaigrette, and serve.

#4.Name: Grilled little gem, peas, pancetta and mintChef: Tim SiadatanRecipe: Griddle little gem for 3-5 minutes. Fry the pancetta and mint stalks for 2 minutes, followed by the garlic for another 2. Add the stock, bring to the boil and add peas and little gem. Simmer for 10 minutes, before stirring in vinegar, butter and chopped mint leaves. Season and serve.